Catholic Saints
Episodes
St. Maria Goretti
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Arielle Harms shares about the beautiful life of St. Maria Goretti and her virtuous disposition to mercy, courage, and purity. Please note the sen...
St. Thomas the Apostle
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mary McGeehan joins Dr. Ben Akers for a discussion on the life of St. Thomas the Apostle. They dive into Scripture to explore the life, leadership, an...
St. Junipero Serra
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Tim Gray and Matthew Meeks, Chief Marketing Officer of the Augustine Institute, as they explore the story of Saint Junipero Serra who lived h...
First Martyrs of the Church of Rome
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. John Sehorn and Mary McGeehan to discuss the First Martyrs of the Church of Rome. Killed under Emperor Nero in AD 64, the First Martyrs offer...
St. Irenaeus on Unity
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pope Francis recently announced a new Doctor of the Church: St. Irenaeus of Lyons. In this episode of Formed Now, Dr. John Sehorn and Dr. Ben Akers di...
St. Cyril of Alexandria
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
During the Nestorian Controversy of the fifth century, heroic saints like Cyril of Alexandria defended the truth of Christ’s divinity. In this episo...
St. Josemaria Escriva
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Christopher Mooney and Mary McGeehan on this episode of Catholic Saints to discuss St. Josemaria: his origin, spirituality, Opus Dei, and h...
St. John the Baptist
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. John Sehorn and Taylor Kemp as they talk about St. John the Baptist, the forerunner to Christ. In this episode, they discuss the Nativity of ...
St. Aloysius Gonzaga
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Arielle Harms and Taylor Kemp share about the life of Aloysius (Luigi) Gonzaga. Raised by his father to be a soldier, an early awakening of his pe...
St. Anthony of Padua
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Arielle Harms and Taylor Kemp discuss the life and impact of St. Anthony of Padua. Born Fernando Bulhões in Lisbon, Portugal, St. Anthony became ...
St. Columcille
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp as they discuss the life of St. Columcille. Like a prism, the lives of the saints reflect the likeness of Chr...
St. Boniface
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Known as the "Apostle to Germany," the bishop and martyr St. Boniface worked tirelessly to renew the Church in Germany. Although his efforts ultimatel...
Martyrs of Lyon and Vienne
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp discuss the Christians martyred under Marcus Aurelius around the year 170 AD. This episode invites a discussion on...
St. Justin Martyr on Creation
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ben Akers sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Klein to discuss St. Justin Martyr—an early Church martyr who lived from about AD 100 to 165 and wrote se...
St. Joan of Arc
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about the remarkable story of St. Joan of Arc with Paul McCusker, author of the Augustine Institute Radio Theatre audio drama "The Victory of Jo...
St. Augustine of Canterbury
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
St. Augustine of Canterbury is often called the "Apostle to the English". A great missionary, St. Augustine was pivotal in converting the Anglo-Saxons...
St. Philip Neri
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's the 16th century, and Rome, in many ways, has strayed from its Christian roots. The city needs to be re-evangelized. Enter St. Philip Neri, the "...
St. Bede the Venerable
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp sit down to discuss the holy life and witness of St. Bede the Venerable. See the work of Jesuit Refugee Serv...
Our Lady of Fatima
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Sr. Maris Stella of the Sisters of Life and Dr. Tim Gray for today's discussion on Our Lady of Fatima. See the work of Jesuit Refugee Servi...
St. Damien of Molokai
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
St. Damien was born in Belgium but spent most of his life ministering to lepers in Molokai, Hawaii. An incredible example of holiness, he dedicated hi...
St. James the Lesser
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There are lots of Jameses mentioned in the Gospels, including two among Jesus' twelve apostles. In this episode of Catholic Saints, Dr. James Prothro...
St. Athanasius
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Elizabeth Klein as they discuss the early Church Father, St. Athanasius.A bishop and Doctor of the Church, St. Athanasius i...
St. Catherine of Siena
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Elizabeth Klein as they celebrate Catherine of Siena: a nurse and mystic with papal influence who became a saint and doctor ...
St. Louis de Montfort
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. John Sehorn joins Taylor Kemp to discuss the life of St. Louis de Montfort. Born in western France, St. Louis had a great love for Mary and the Ro...
St. Mark
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Tim Gray for a discussion of St. Mark. See the work of Jesuit Refugee ServiceWatch Catholic Saints and other great co...
St. Anselm of Canterbury
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Taylor Kemp and Dr. Elizabeth Klein as the discuss the life of St. Anselm of Canterbury. See the work of Jesuit Refugee ServiceWatch Cathol...
St. Bernedette
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Mary McGeehan and Dr. Arielle Harms for a discussion of St. Bernedette. See the work of Jesuit Refugee ServiceWatch Catholic Saints and oth...
St. Mary of Egypt
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the lives of Holy Women You’ve Never Heard Of with Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Dr. Jessica Murdoch. St. Mary of Egypt comes from a scandalous ...
St. Cuthbert
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp discuss the life of St. Cuthbert of Lindisfarne from Northern England, a lesser-known saint in the Church today bu...
St. Patrick
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp discuss the historical life of St. Patrick. Captured multiple times by pirates, St. Patrick escaped slavery and re...
Sts. Perpetua & Felicity
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp discuss the life and impact of two female martyrs from the third century, Sts. Perpetua and Felicity. Both were be...
St. David
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mary McGeehan and Dr. James Prothro discuss King David and the proper veneration of Old Testament figures. David is a great example of a "man after Go...
St. Polycarp
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Ben Akers and Mary McGeehan as they dive into the life of St. Polycarp, a second century bishop and martyr. St. Polycarp was a student of St....
St. Scholastica
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the lives of Holy Women You’ve Never Heard Of with Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Dr. Jessica Murdoch. St. Scholastica is the sister of St. Bened...
St. Thomas Aquinas
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
St. Thomas Aquinas was given one of the greatest minds in history. He devoted his life to studying God and used his great intellect to write extensive...
The Conversion of St. Paul
25 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ben Akers sits down with Dr. James Prothro, Assistant Professor of Sacred Scripture at the Augustine Institute Graduate School, to discuss the con...
St. Anthony of Egypt
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor discuss St. Anthony of Egypt, or "Anthony the Great," a hermit who lived from around 251 to 356 A.D. A...
St. André Bessette
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
St. André Bessette, devoted to St. Joseph and emulator of his humility, served as a brother in the Congregation of Holy Cross in Montreal. Serving as...
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
04 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is the first native-born American to be a canonized saint! Her life was filled with profound suffering, yet she demonstrated d...
St. Gregory of Nazianzus
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Chris Mooney shares about St. Gregory of Nazianzus, a 4th-century saint who served as the Bishop of Constantinople during the second ecumenical co...
St. John the Apostle
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Catholic Saints, Taylor Kemp interviews Dr. James Protho on the life, traits, and lessons we can learn from St. John the Apostle. S...
Saint Peter Canisius
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After joining the Jesuits in the mid-16th century, St. Peter Canicius is sent to Germany and Austria to combat the rising tide of Lutheranism. St. Pet...
St. Gatian of Tours
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Scott Hefelfinger and Taylor Kemp as they discuss the life and impact of a little-known Saint, St. Gatian of Tours. In the middle of the thir...
St. John of the Cross
14 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ben Akers sits down with Dr. Scott Hefelfinger to discuss Doctor of the Church, St. John of the Cross. This discussion touches on St. John of the ...
Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Juan Diego
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ben Akers sits down with Dr. James Prothro to discuss Mary's apparition to Saint Juan Diego on Tepeyac hill under the title of Our Lady of Guadalu...
St. Ambrose
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
St. Ambrose (c. 340–397 AD) was the Bishop of Milan and a Doctor of the Church, known for his defense of Nicene Christianity against Arianism. Born ...
St. Nicholas
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
St. Nicholas of Myra, born around 270 AD in Patara, Lycia (modern-day Turkey), was a 4th-century bishop known for his generosity and devotion to helpi...
St. John Damascene
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
St. John Damascene, born around 675 AD in Damascus, was a monk, theologian, and hymnographer known for his eloquent defense of Christian doctrine. A s...
St. Francis Xavier
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
St. Francis Xavier, born in 1506 in Navarre, Spain, was a Jesuit missionary and one of the founding members of the Society of Jesus. Renowned for his ...
St. Andrew the Apostle
30 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
All saints had a story before they met Jesus. For St. Andrew, he was a fisherman. Hearing the call of Christ, Andrew and his brother Peter left everyt...
St. Catherine of Alexandria
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a 4th-century Christian martyr, was known for her intelligence, beauty, and steadfast faith. She boldly debated Emperor...
St. Clement of Rome
23 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sit down with Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Carl Vennerstrom as they discuss Pope St. Clement of Rome, who was an early Church Father and the third successor ...
St. Cecilia
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Tim Gray and Paul McCusker as they discuss St. Cecilia and the role of Art and Beauty in the New Evangelization. See the work of Jesuit...
St. Rose Philippine Duchesne
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
St. Rose Philippine Duchesne (1769–1852) was a French missionary and a member of the Society of the Sacred Heart who dedicated her life to education...
St. Albert the Great
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
St. Albert the Great (1200–1280), also known as Albertus Magnus, was a German Dominican friar, bishop, scholar, and one of the most influential figu...
St. Didicus
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Saint Didacus of Alcalá (c. 1400–1463), also known as Diego de San Nicolás, was a Spanish Franciscan lay brother celebrated for his humility, char...
St. Leo the Great
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Carl Vennerstrom as they discuss St. Leo the Great, who served as pope during the tumultuous time of the Council of Chalced...
St. Martin de Porres
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Saint Martin de Porres (1579–1639) was a Peruvian lay brother of the Dominican Order renowned for his profound humility, charity, and dedication to ...
Remembering the Dead and Celebrating the Saints
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Elizabeth Klein, professor of Theology at the Augustine Institute Graduate School, discuss the importance of remembering the dead...
St. John Paul II
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Douglas Bushman as they discuss St. John Paul II and the New Evangelization. See the work of Jesuit Refugee ServiceWat...
St. Luke
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Known as the beloved physician and faithful friend of St. Paul, St. Luke is a crucial figure for the Church’s knowledge of Christ’s earthly minist...
St. Ignatius of Antioch
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A Father of the early Church, St. Ignatius of Antioch is an incredible model of Christian discipleship. He is also one of Dr. Ben Akers' favorite sain...
St. Teresa of Avila
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ben Akers and Annette Bergeon, Executive Director of Endow, discuss St. Teresa of Avila and her love of conversations with Jesus. See the wo...
Our Lady of Fatima
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Sr. Maris Stella of the Sisters of Life and Dr. Tim Gray for today's discussion on Our Lady of Fatima. See the work of Jesuit Refugee Servi...
Saint John Paul II's Letter on the Rosary
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tim Gray & Lucas Pollice discuss Pope John Paul II's Apostolic Letter, Rosarium Virginis Mariae. See the work of Jesuit Refugee ServiceWatch...
St. Francis of Assisi
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tim Gray and Paul McCusker talk about the incredible Saint Francis of Assisi. This massive figure of the Church spread the Gospel with incredible ...
St. Jerome
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An early Church Father from the 4th century, St. Jerome translated the Bible into Latin with the desire to make Scripture more accessible. St. Jerome ...
The Archangels
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mary McGeehan and Dr. James Prothro dive into many questions regarding the Archangels - St. Michael, St. Gabriel, and St. Raphael. What is an Archange...
St. Severnus Bothius
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mary McGeehan and Dr. Lehman discuss the life of St. Severinus Boethius. As a Roman Senator he worked hard to create harmony between the centuries-ol...
St. Pricilla
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mary McGeehan and Dr. James Prothro discuss the life of St. Prisca. Mentioned in both Acts of the Apostles and some Pauline letters alongside her husb...
St. Francis Xavier Cabrini
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
St. Frances Cabrini is the first United States citizen to be a canonized saint! St. Frances Cabrini founded the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart...
St. David
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mary McGeehan and Dr. James Prothro discuss King David and the proper veneration of Old Testament figures. David is a great example of a "man after Go...
St. Elizabeth of Hungary
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Catholic Saints," we explore the extraordinary life of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, a 13th-century princess who dedicated her life ...
St. Ambrose
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lehman records his first episode of Catholic Saints with Mary McGeehan. St. Ambrose, Bishop of Milan, was the teacher and mentor of St. Augustine ...
St. Elijah
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mary McGeehan and Dr. James Prothro discuss the Old Testament prophet, Elijah. Found in both First and Second Kings as well as a few places in the New...
Sts. Martha, Mary, & Lazarus
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mary McGeehan and Dr. James Prothro discuss the biblical figures Mary, Martha, and Lazarus who are venerated as Saints in the Catholic Church. We meet...
St. Maria Goretti
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Arielle Harms shares about the beautiful life of St. Maria Goretti and her virtuous disposition to mercy, courage, and purity. Please note the sen...
St. Bernadette
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
St. Bernadette grew up in poverty, sickness, and simplicity. Her family for a time even resided in a flat that formerly functioned as a jail cell! Lis...
St. Isaac Jogues and the North American Martyrs
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listeners 'discretion advised as the life and martyrdom of these great saints incorporated much torture, sorrow, and pain. As French Jesuit missionari...
St. Teresa Benedicta (Edith Stein)
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Kemp and Dr. Arielle Harms reflect upon the life of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, the name Edith Stein received as a religious sister. Bor...
Abitinian Martyrs
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Forty-nine Christians were martyred during the great persecution under Diocletian in Roman North Africia in the town of Abitinia. The martyrs were per...
St. Theodore the Studite
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
St. Theodore heroically defended the role of icons in Church. Dr. Elizabeth Klein sets the stage for the second iconoclasm controversy and fleshes out...
St. Marcellus of Tangier
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
St. Marcellus is an early Christian military martyr that inspires conversation on the obligations one has to his or her country. Dr. Elizabeth Klein s...
St. Aloysius Gonzaga
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Arielle Harms and Taylor Kemp share about the life of Aloysius (Luigi) Gonzaga. Raised by his father to be a soldier, an early awakening of his pe...
Bonus: The Victory of Joan of Arc Podcast
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey there, listeners! To celebrate Joan of Arc's feast day, we've got a special treat for you. Dive into a bonus episode from our gripping audio drama...
St. Frances Xavier Cabrini
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
St. Frances Cabrini is the first United States citizen to be a canonized saint! St. Frances Cabrini founded the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart...
St. Anthony of Padua
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Arielle Harms and Taylor Kemp discuss the life and impact of St. Anthony of Padua. Born Fernando Bulhões in Lisbon, Portugal, St. Anthony became ...
St. Peter Claver
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Carl Vennerstrom shares about St. Peter Claver, a saint with a heart for the poor, outcast, and enslaved. As a young, Jesuit priest he signed up t...
St. Basil of Caesarea
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the captivating life and enduring legacy of Saint Basil of Caesarea in this enlightening episode of Catholic Saints. Join Mary and Dr. Carl V...
St. Maximus the Confessor
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the intriguing world of Catholic saints with Mary McGuire and Dr. Carl Venner on 'Catholic Saints,' a podcast produced by the Augustine Inst...
St. Alfred the Great
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Carl Vennerstrom and Mary McGeehan share details of the life of St. Alfred the Great, a 9th century English saint. Due to Danish invasion, Christi...
St. Rose of Lima
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Carl Vennerstrom and Mary McGeehan discuss the life and impact of St. Rose of Lima. Born in Lima in the late 16th century, Rose is known for her z...
St. Isidora of Egypt
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Kemp and Dr. Elizabeth Klein discuss the life of a lesser-known monastic saint from the 4th century, St. Isidora of Egypt. She is one of the ol...
St. Anselm of Canterbury
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Kemp and Dr. Elizabeth Klein discuss the life of St. Anselm of Canterbury, monk, abbot, and second archbishop of Canterbury. A doctor of the Ch...
St. Martin on Tours
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp share key moments from the life of St. Martin of Tours. Martin’s cloak, or “capella,” became a famous relic ...
St. Paula the Elder
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
St. Paula was a Roman Christian who married at young age and became a religious after the death of her husband. Dr. Elizabeth Klein shares about the l...
St Gregory of Nyssa
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
St. Gregory of Nyssa is one of the fourth century Cappadocian Fathers. St. Gregory hails from a holy family of saint siblings, including St. Basil the...
St. Aelred of Riveaulx
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp explore the life of St. Aelred of Rieveaulx, a famous Cistercian monk from the 12th century. St. Aelred writes abo...
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is the first native-born American to be a canonized saint! Her life was filled with profound suffering, yet she demonstrated d...
St. John Neumann
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
St. John Neumann is the first American male citizen saint! Dr. Chris Mooney recounts how St. John immigrated to the United States from Germany during ...